10 Black-Owned Restaurants To Visit In Las Vegas
Everyone knows what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Vegas. However, travelers would be amiss not to tell others about the incredible restaurants they experienced while in Sin City. Beyond the casinos, live shows, and alluring Las Vegas Strip, the city has an abundant Black-owned restaurant scene. Serving up everything from soul food and frozen desserts to Caribbean Latin infusion, here are 10 Black-owned restaurants to explore in Las Vegas.
Court Cafe
For an excellent brunch experience in Las Vegas, travelers should check out Court Cafe on East Flamingo Road. Everything at Court Cafe is made fresh and from scratch. They have traditional American breakfast and lunch dishes bursting with flavor and spices. It’s the perfect spot for weekend brunch festivities in Vegas.
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Location: Las Vegas
Type of Cuisine: Brunch
Menu Spotlight: Fruity Pebble French Toast
Before You Go: Court Cafe is not open on Monday, but catch them cooking in the kitchen for the rest of the week.
Gritz Cafe
Southern Charm is in full swing at Grits Cafe. The soul food restaurant opened in 2008 and changed the food scene of Vegas with its soulful ambiance and quality food. They’ve mastered the art of cooking the perfect grits and were voted one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas in 2011.
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Location: Las Vegas
Type of Cuisine: Soul Food
Menu Spotlight: The Mississippi
Before You Go: Grits is described as the heart of the south in the middle of Las Vegas.
Stuff My Turkey
Family-owned and operated, Stuff My Turkey has mastered the art of smoking turkey legs. The restaurant remains dedicated to traditional soul food with a twist, combining unique flavors and ingredients to create something new and fresh. They offer all types of turkey legs paired with your favorite soul food sides.
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Location: Las Vegas
Type of Cuisine: Soul Food
Menu Spotlight: Hen Dog Turkey Leg
Before You Go: If you plan on ordering to-go from this restaurant, you must place your order in the restaurant.
Philly Freeze Me
From sweet spicy mango to Long Island Iced Tea, Philly Freeze Me has something for the whole family, frozen and ready. They have many unique flavored slushies, as well as spiked frozen drinks and specialty beverages. This Black-owned restaurant brings a little bit of Philly flair to Las Vegas.
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Location: Las Vegas
Type of Cuisine: Frozen Treats
Menu Spotlight: Pineapple Freezie Jawn
Before You Go: If you’re having an event in Las Vegas, you can rent out the Philly Freeze Me trailer for pull-up frozen treats action.
Calabash African Kitchen
For delicious African food in Las Vegas, check out Calabash African Kitchen. The owner came to the U.S. from Gambia and brought the best of West African flavor with her. Now, the restaurant serves authentic cuisine inspired by Senegambian culture.
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Location: Las Vegas
Type of Cuisine: African
Menu Spotlight: Peanut Butter Stew
Before You Go: Many of the dishes at Calabash are inspired by the Jollof people in Africa.
Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles
Lo-Lo’s is a Black-owned restaurant with multiple locations. It specializes in the finest clucking chicken to ever crash land in Las Vegas, and travelers love it. Lo-Lo’s is excellent for grabbing hot, fresh chicken and soul food sides when visiting Sin City.
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Location: Multiple Locations
Type of Cuisine: American
Menu Spotlight: Mix It Up One Piece
Before You Go: Not heading to Las Vegas? Check Lo-Lo’s website to see if they have a location in a city near you.
Big Jerk Caribbean
The folks at Big Jerk Caribbean are putting a new spin on Caribbean food favorites. It started as a food truck but has grown into a full-service restaurant. They guarantee you’ll be back for more after you take the first bite.
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Location: Las Vegas
Type of Cuisine: Caribbean
Menu Spotlight: Jerk Fried Chicken
Before You Go: The recipes at Big Jerk have been passed down for generations, leaving a lasting legacy and impression on its guests.
DW Bistro
Considered one of Vegas’ best-kept secrets, DW Bistro is a place where flavors and cuisines from around the world come together. All of your favorite Caribbean and Mexican species merge into a tastebud wonderland. A tenured Las Vegas restaurant, DW Bistro has earned its stripes as one of the city’s go-to eateries.
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Location: Las Vegas
Type of Cuisine: Jamaican & New Mexican
Menu Spotlight: New Mexican Red Chile Pork
Before You Go: The restaurant recently celebrated 14 years of operating in Las Vegas.
Braun’s Funnel Cake Cafe
If you think it’s hard to find a good funnel cake in Las Vegas, look no further than Braun’s. The cafe opened in 2017 and made your favorite carnival sweet treats accessible to locals and travelers. The brand is looking to franchise and spread more funnel cake goodness across the country.
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Location: Las Vegas
Type of Cuisine: Dessert
Menu Spotlight: Billion Dollar Banana
Before You Go: Braun’s is an award-winning restaurant, with accolades including the Bite of Las Vegas Best Bites Award and Great American Foodie Fest Sweet Treat Champions.
The Coffee Class
Founded on the principles of being exceptional, boldness, authenticity, and passion, the Coffee Class in Las Vegas is one-of-a-kind. The cafe opened in 2019 and offers a menu full of specialty coffees and handcrafted foods. The Coffee Class is committed to the experience, leaving a lasting impression on all guests.
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Location: Cafe & Bakery Bistro
Type of Cuisine: Coffee Shop
Menu Spotlight: Rose Tea Latte With Edible Rose Petals
Before You Go: The Coffee Class has two locations in Henderson, Nevada.
The food in Las Vegas is just as exciting as the nightlife. There are endless options of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and eateries to choose from. Whether you’re staying close to the Strip or in a nearby suburb, Black-owned restaurants have you covered on things to eat when in Las Vegas.
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